Popular Croydon man shot at silent disco in the early hours of Saturday

A man shot dead in Croydon in the early hours of Saturday was killed outside a silent disco.

Leroy Mitchell, 35, “was a popular local man and his family and friends have been left absolutely devastated by his death,” the Met Police said.

Police and paramedics were called shortly before 5am on Saturday to reports of a man shot in a car park in Birdhurst Road, South Croydon.

Despite the efforts of the emergency services, Leroy was pronounced dead at the scene.

A post-mortem examination will be arranged in due course.

Detectives investigating the murder are continuing to appeal for anyone who was at the house party in the Birdhurst Road or who saw Leroy on Friday night to get in touch.

Detective Chief Inspector Katherine Goodwin of Specialist Crime, who is leading the investigation, said: “Officers would like to speak to anyone who was at that party, which is believed to be a silent disco.

“Even if you do not think you saw or heard anything significant, please contact police if you were there.

“Leroy was a popular local man and his family and friends have been left absolutely devastated by his death.

“I also want to appeal for any witnesses, anyone with information or anyone who may have relevant dashcam or other footage to please get in touch.”